Cari
to hang back
[phrase form: hang]
01
tertinggal, menunda
to delay leaving or staying in a place after everyone else has departed
Intransitive: to hang back | to hang back somewhere
Contoh-contoh
She decided to hang back at the office to finish some work after her colleagues had gone home.
Dia memutuskan untuk tinggal di belakang di kantor untuk menyelesaikan beberapa pekerjaan setelah rekan-rekannya pulang.
The hikers were tired but wanted to hang back a bit longer to enjoy the sunset.
Para pendaki lelah tetapi ingin tinggal lebih lama sedikit untuk menikmati matahari terbenam.
02
ragu-ragu, mundur
to hesitate to do or say something, often due to uncertainty or shyness
Intransitive: to hang back | to hang back from sth
Contoh-contoh
He tends to hang back in social situations, observing rather than participating.
Dia cenderung menahan diri dalam situasi sosial, mengamati daripada berpartisipasi.
The opportunity to speak with the CEO was there, but he hung back and missed the chance to network.
Kesempatan untuk berbicara dengan CEO ada, tapi dia ragu-ragu dan melewatkan kesempatan untuk berjejaring.
